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After the US stock market plummeted, here’s a no-brainer growth stock to buy

| Stuart Blair

There was US stock market dip yesterday, with growth stocks the worst affected. Here's one that Stuart Blair feels is…

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Are Lloyds shares set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well this year despite some better than expected results. But to me, the only way is…

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I’d buy this 8%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend income share today

| Harvey Jones

The current stock market fall is a great opportunity to add this top dividend income share to my portfolio.

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A 10% dividend yield from a penny stock! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

This cement manufacturer has an impressive 10% dividend yield, but is it right for my portfolio?

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The 5-step passive income plan to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

With these five steps, our writer thinks he can stop work early by generating passive income to help fund his…

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3 ways to beat volatile stock markets

| Malcolm Wheatley

Volatile stock markets can be painful markets, sapping investors’ confidence. Yet simple steps can go a long way towards protecting…

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FTSE 250 dividend stocks! 2 UK shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I think these hot FTSE 250 shares could help me make excellent returns over the next decade, at least. Here's…

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Is now the ‘Prime’ time to buy Amazon?

| Michelle Freeman

The Amazon share price is down over 25% so far this year but is it possible that the great tech…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy now and hold until 2032

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 dividend shares could be long-term winners, says Roland Head. He’s considering them for his passive income portfolio.

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Here’s why the Shell share price is up 60%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Shell share price is skyrocketing but could it come crashing down? Zaven Boyrazian investigates a looming threat on the…

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I’m copying Warren Buffett and buying the best UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett bought $51bn worth of US stocks in the last three months! But what are the best Buffett-style UK…

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Better buy: Tesco shares vs Sainsbury shares

| Stephen Wright

Tesco and Sainsbury have businesses that are likely to hold up in a recession. But which shares are more attractive…

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1 FTSE 100 income stock I’d buy in May

| James J. McCombie

I think the Taylor Wimpey share price looks cheap, and its dividend is attractive. I'd add FTSE 100 member to…

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Should I buy this growth stock?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper and unpicks this exciting growth stock to decides if he would buy or avoid the shares…

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What comes next for the Lloyds share price?

| John Choong

The Bank of England has just increased interest rates to 1%. As banking stocks stand to gain from rate hikes,…

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Could this penny stock benefit from the looming travel boom?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan believes this penny stock could be well placed to benefit from the travel boom occurring after the past…

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Why I like this FTSE 250 stock with a P/E ratio of just 1.3!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 firm looks incredibly cheap. In fact, it has a price-to-earning ratio of just 1.3. So, should I…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’d buy this blue-chip stock instead

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

After the latest Rolls-Royce share price crash, I think this British defence giant could be a much better growth option…

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The stock market is rallying as interest rates increase! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the latest interest rate hike from the Bank of England today has actually seen the stock…

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Why is the Woodbois share price soaring?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has more than doubled in a month. As the business expands, is it a penny stock…

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5 shares with big dividends I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

These shares with big dividends have all caught our writer's eye as possible investments for his portfolio.

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Lloyds is a penny stock that I’m backing to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

I don't think Lloyds is going to break out of penny stock levels any time soon, but I am backing…

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How I’d invest £10 a week to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to set up long-term passive income streams by investing £10 each week in…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down 42%! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares haven't performed well in 2022, down 42% over the last six months. So, is this stock now…

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As the BP share price rides the crest of a wave, can the party continue?

| Andrew Mackie

As free cash flow continues to grow, Andrew Mackie explores what it could mean for the BP share price.

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3 hidden winners in the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

Hidden in the FTSE 100, our writer has found some stocks that have been producing exceptional returns for investors over…

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11% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy for passive income

| Harshil Patel

There are just two FTSE 100 shares that have 11% dividend yields. Our writer considers whether to buy them both…

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The Ocado share price crashes 47% in 2022. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Ocado share price has almost halved in 2022 and is down almost 70% from its 2020 peak. After such…

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FTSE 100 dividend shares! An 11.4% dividend yield to buy

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend share offers double-digit yields. Here's why I think it could deliver exceptional returns for the rest…

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Here’s why the Royal Mail share price is down 35%

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price has dropped another 35% since the start of 2022. But what's behind this lacklustre performance?

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price take off again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With cash flows being restored, can the Rolls-Royce share price make a comeback? Or is there a bigger threat on…

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Here’s 1 dirt-cheap penny stock recovery play

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a penny stock he believes that could be an exciting long-term recovery play that is…

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Does the ARB share price make it a top tech buy in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) share price soared spectacularly in 2021, but then reversed almost as dramatically. I'm deciding whether to…

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Is the Sainsbury share price too cheap to miss after a return to profit?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Sainsbury share price tumbled last week despite strong revenue growth last year. Is this a chance to grab a…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy and hold!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan discusses the past and recent performance of this healthcase sector stalwart, as well as the current favourable market…

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The Vodafone share price is falling. Is it a dividend share to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone has long been sought for its dividends. With high yields on the cards, and a falling Vodafone share price,…

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Is Woodbois the best penny stock to buy today?

| Roland Head

The Woodbois share price has doubled in a month. Roland Head asks should this sustainable timber business be his next…

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Cheap FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy Shell shares right now?

| Royston Wild

Shell's share price offers exceptional value for money right now. Is it finally time for me to pile into the…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price recover?

| John Choong

The Rolls-Royce share price is now a penny stock. But with the manufacturer securing new deals lately, its share price…

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Aston Martin shares just jumped 10%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares gained as much as 10% on Wednesday following a trading update and a new CEO announcement.

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